Crockpot Greek Lemon Chicken

Savor Crockpot Greek Lemon Chicken, tender chicken slow-cooked in bright lemon, garlic, and oregano broth with potatoes and olives. This light, flavorful Mediterranean dish delivers sunny Greek flavors with effortless slow-cooker convenience.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Crockpot Greek Lemon Chicken is pure Mediterranean sunshine in a bowl—juicy chicken infused with zesty lemon, fragrant oregano, and garlic, all simmered with hearty potatoes and briny olives for a complete, balanced meal. It’s naturally low-calorie, gluten-free, and packed with fresh, vibrant flavors that feel light yet satisfying. The slow cooker does all the work, filling your home with incredible aromas while you’re away. Perfect for healthy weeknight dinners, meal prep, or entertaining, this dish tastes like a Greek island vacation without any fuss. Pair with a simple salad or pita for a dinner the whole family will request again and again.

Recipe Tips and Tricks

• Use Chicken Thighs → They stay juicy and flavorful; breasts can dry out.
• Fresh Lemon → Zest + juice at the end for maximum brightness.
• Add Potatoes Early → They absorb flavor and make it a one-pot meal.
• Olives Last → Add in final hour to keep texture.
• Thicken Broth → Mash some potatoes or use cornstarch slurry.
• Double Herbs → Dried oregano intensifies; fresh at end for pop.

Yield: 6 Servings

Crockpot Greek Lemon Chicken

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Bright, zesty Greek lemon chicken with potatoes made effortlessly in the crockpot.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 6 hours

Additional Time 10 minutes

Total Time 6 hours 25 minutes

Ingredients

• ¼ cup olive oil
• ½ cup Kalamata olives (optional)
• ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 1 tsp salt
• 1.5 lbs baby potatoes, halved
• 2 lbs boneless chicken thighs (or breasts)
• 2 tbsp dried Greek oregano
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• Fresh dill or parsley for garnish
• Optional: feta cheese crumbles
• Zest and juice of 2 lemons

Instructions

1. Prep Chicken → Pat thighs dry; season with salt, pepper, half the oregano.
2. Layer Crockpot → Place onion slices and garlic at bottom.
3. Add Potatoes → Arrange halved potatoes around edges.
4. Place Chicken → Nestle chicken on top of onions.
5. Make Seasoning → Whisk olive oil, lemon zest, half lemon juice, remaining oregano.
6. Pour Over → Drizzle seasoning mixture evenly.
7. Add Broth → Pour chicken broth around edges.
8. Slow Cook → Low 6–8 hours or high 3–4 hours until chicken is tender.
9. Add Olives → Stir in olives last hour (optional).
10. Finish Bright → Stir in remaining lemon juice; garnish with herbs and feta.

Notes

• Thighs stay juicier—perfect for slow cooking.
• Add olives last hour to keep texture.
• Leftovers taste even better day 2.
• Serve with Greek salad or pita.

Nutrition Information

Yield

6

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 518Total Fat 27gSaturated Fat 6gUnsaturated Fat 21gCholesterol 185mgSodium 852mgCarbohydrates 30gFiber 5gSugar 2gProtein 40g

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Ingredients Notes

• Chicken → Boneless thighs for juiciness; breasts for leaner.
• Lemon → Fresh zest and juice; brightens the dish.
• Garlic → Fresh minced; the more the better.
• Oregano → Dried Greek oregano for authentic flavor.
• Potatoes → Yukon gold or red; hold shape well.
• Olives → Kalamata for briny punch; optional but recommended.
• Chicken Broth → Low-sodium to control salt.
• Onion → Sweet or yellow; adds depth.

Variations and Substitutions

• Low-Calorie → Use breasts and less oil.
• Vegetarian → Chickpeas or tofu + vegetable broth.
• Spicy → Add red pepper flakes.
• Extra Veggies → Carrots, artichokes, or zucchini.
• Creamy → Stir in Greek yogurt or feta at end.
• Rice Version → Add rice last hour for one-pot meal.

Storage Options

• Refrigerator → Airtight container up to 4 days.
• Freezer → Freeze in portions up to 3 months.
• Reheating → Warm gently with splash of broth.

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